Awards and Grants

ASGE Duodenoscope Infection Control Research Awards are offered
to investigators (MD, DO, or equivalent) for projects relative to duodenoscope
infection control.ASGE is interested in research that addresses one or more of the
following items:(a)establishing
the prevalence and type(s) of contamination in duodenoscopes, and (b)evaluating
methods for detecting the presence of biofilm, bacteria or infectious material,
and (c)identifying
methods for eradication of biofilm bacteria or infectious material from current
and future scopes.

The ASGE Endoscopic Research Awards are offered to physicians for projects in basic, translational and clinical endoscopic research. ASGE is particularly interested in endoscopic research pertaining to Barrett’s esophagus, capsule endoscopy, colorectal cancer, endoscopic issues specific to under-represented minorities (defined as women and individuals of diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds), controlled trials in endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic optical recognition techniques, measuring quality in endoscopy, NOTES™, and novel endoscopic treatments for obesity. Requests for funding “pilot” projects that will lead to additional studies as well as larger, more definitive clinical trials will be considered. Grant applications from both the academic and private practice setting are encouraged.

The ASGE Foundation and the New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (NYSGE) announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Florence Lefcourt Award to support collaborative projects in the areas of endoscopic research and educational outreach in the New York region. For 2015, the $10,000 NYSGE award is designated for research projects. The 2016 award will support public outreach. This award will alternate annually between public education and research initiatives, and will be administered by the ASGE Foundation.

Endoscopic Research Career Development AwardApplications are currently not being accepted.

This award provides salary and/or research and educational support necessary for the investigator to enhance his/her career development in endoscopic research. It is intended for faculty (existing or incoming) who have demonstrated promise and have some record of accomplishment in research. The grant will provide up to a total of $140,000 (up to $70,000 per year for two (2) years), to cover training and research expenses, and at least 30% protected time funded at up to $40,000 USD above the NIH salary cap for Associate Professor (See NIH Salary cap link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-035.html) plus fringe, or the current fiscal year’s salary for the candidate, whichever is less.

Senior Investigator Mentoring AwardApplications are currently not being accepted.The purpose of the Senior Investigator Mentoring Award is to provide support for investigators to act as research mentors in the field of endoscopy for clinical fellows and/or junior faculty devoted to furthering the cause of endoscopic research. The applicant should already have extramural funding and institutional commitment to match the grant’s protected time. This grant will fund up to 20% protected time (based on NIH salary caps, and up to the maximum amount allowed by the amount of this award) to mentor mentees/trainees in the proposed endoscopic research projects.

Grant Recipient Follow-Up Report

The ASGE Foundation and the ASGE Research Committee would like to sincerely thank all of the past grant recipients willing to take the time to provide valuable feedback about the outcomes of their ASGE-funded research projects. Please print out a follow-up report and fax the completed form to (630) 573-0691.